Dr. Vettaikorumakankav Vedanarayanan

Professor

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Biography

Vettaikorumakankav ‘Veda’ Vedanarayanan, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin. With a distinguished background in pediatric neurology, he previously held a professorship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he served as the director of the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine and oversaw the Electromyography and Autonomic Laboratory. Dr. Vedanarayanan completed his medical education at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India, followed by a child neurology residency at Duke University. He further specialized in neuromuscular disease through a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. His clinical focus encompasses muscle and nerve disorders and dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, emphasizing person-centered care and innovative approaches in academic medicine to enhance health outcomes in Central Texas.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Introductory statistics course (grade C or higher) Volunteer or paid work in social work or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.